BSC1005 – Dr. Angel M. Rodríguez

General Biology – BSC 1005

BSC 1005 General Biology is a course designed to give students an understanding of principles in Biology while focusing primarily on the nature of activities of living organism. Course primarily for non-science majors. No co- or prerequisites.

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this course is to provide non-science majors with an overview of basic concepts of biology. It is intended to contribute to a well rounded general education and to provide a foundation for making educated decisions as citizens in matters which relate to biology. Finally, it is hoped that a greater knowledge of the living world will lead to a greater appreciation of it.

Lectures

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Online Biology Book – Free

Chapter 1 – Scientific Study of Life (ppt)

Chapter 38 – Communities and Ecosystems (ppt)

Chapter 40 – Preserving Biodiversity (ppt)

Chapter 2 – Chemistry of Life (ppt)

Chapter 3 – Cell Structure and Function (ppt)

Chapter 4 – The Energy of Life (ppt)

Chapter 5/6 – Photosynthesis/How Cells Release Energy (ppt)

Chapter 8 – DNA replication, Binary fission, and Mitosis (ppt)

Chapter 9 – Sexual Reproduction and Meiosis (ppt)

Chapter 7 – DNA structure & Gene function (ppt)

Chapter 10 – Patterns of Inheritance (ppt)